Over 300 Nigerians Undergo NLNG’s Train 7 Capacity Training

Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja

Nigeria LNG has kicked off its Nigerian Content Human Capacity Development Basic Training Programme for its Train 7 Project, a major programme aimed at reskilling young graduates and developing human capital.

A total of 331 young graduates from diverse academic disciplines, who emerged successful out of 848 previously shortlisted from the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content (NOGIC) Joint Qualification System (JQS) portal of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), are undergoing the 12-month programme.

A statement from NLNG said the areas of training include: engineering, welding and fabrication, non-destructive testing , lifting and working at heights, quality management systems, marine and offshore services, and facility management and maintenance.

In a welcome address at the event, the NLNG Train 7 Corporate Liaison Manager, Joshua Anemeje, who represented the Train 7 project, said the execution of the project had progressed remarkably well and attributed the successful commencement of the training programme to the support of the NCDMB.

“We are excited to see the number of young men and women this programme will impact. NLNG takes pride in empowering our people, providing an environment that builds skills and capabilities.

“As you know, the Train 7 Project is nearly 75 per cent complete, employing over 10,000 skilled individuals on-site. This training offers participants a chance to make the most of their learning and apply it in future endeavours,” he said.

In the keynote address, the NCDMB Executive Secretary,  Felix Ogbe, represented by the Director of Capacity Building and Corporate Services, Dr Ama Ikuru, said the programme was designed to build a pool of skilled and globally competitive workers to support the development and growth of the Nigerian oil and gas industry.